Energy Efficient Heating - Twelve Mile Creek, NSW 2324

Heating & Split Systems - Twelve Mile Creek, NSW 2324

Welcome to the heating guide for Twelve Mile Creek, situated in postcode 2324. Utilising data from the nearest weather station (WILLIAMTOWN RAAF) at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level, which started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2023, we can analyse the temperature trends crucial for your home's heating needs.

In this region, winters have recorded temperatures as low as -3.9 degrees C, highlighting the necessity for energy-efficient heating systems. During these colder months (June, Juily and August), we see an average minimum temperature of 7.1 degreees celcius, while the average humidity level at 9 am is around 76% and 55% at 3 pm for this period. Together this can significantly affect the comfort levels in your home, making a comprehensive heating system essential not just for warmth but also for managing indoor humidity levels. Additionally, with wind gusts reaching up to 137 km/h in Twelve Mile Creek, a robust HVAC system, including options like energy-efficient electric heaters, gas heating or ducted heating, or a more complex hydronic or ducted heating systems, becomes a valuable investment for maintaining a comfortable indoor environment.

Temperature & Weather in Twelve Mile Creek

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Typical Temperature Range (90% of the time)

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Cold Days (10% of the time)

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Mean days less than 2°C
Mean days less than 0°C
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Average Number Of Extremely Cold Days

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9am Relative Humidity
3pm Relative Humidity
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Average Relative Humidity

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Split system 3 star
Split System 5 star
Split System 7 star
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Estimated daily split system cooling energy consumption

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Featured Heating Installers Servicing Twelve Mile Creek

Nelson Bay Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Nelson Bay Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

9 George Rd, 2317

Stay comfortable all year round with Nelson Bay Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Port Stephens Air Conditioning

Port Stephens Air Conditioning

Anna Bay, 2316

Your Comfort, Our Priority

Whirly Bird World

Whirly Bird World

FINGAL BAY, 2315

Stay comfortable with Whirly Bird World

Nelson Bay Air

Nelson Bay Air

9 George Street, 2317

Stay comfortable all year round with Nelson Bay Air

Heating & Solar Production

Daily Avg Sunshine in Twelve Mile Creek
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Daily Avg Solar Generation (kWh)
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* Data from The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Closest weather station to Twelve Mile Creek: Williamtown Raaf - approx. 4.4 km

Split System 5 star
6kW Solar System
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Est Daily Split System Heating Offset By Solar Power

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Featured Solar Installers Servicing Twelve Mile Creek

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Millennium Electrical & Solar

Medowie, 2318

Local Electrician in Port Stephens

  Forster Solar & Lighting

Forster Solar & Lighting

83 Kularoo Drive, 2428

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Sinclair Renewable Energy

Sinclair Renewable Energy

Port Stephens, 2315

Local Solar Experts

Our Power Solar

Our Power Solar

Forster, 2428

Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer.

Community Heating Statistics - Twelve Mile Creek, 2324

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Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

11°C

Avg Winter Temperature (9am)

Our calculation for Average Winter Temperature at 9am in Twelve Mile Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Williamtown Raaf), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average temperature for Twelve Mile Creek’s Winter months.

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Avg Days Below 2°C

4 days/per year

Avg Days Below 2°C

Our calculation for Average Days Below 2°C in Twelve Mile Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Williamtown Raaf), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into the average for the number of days in the year the temperature for Twelve Mile Creek will be below 2 degrees Celsius.

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Avg Summer Relative Humidity

76%

Avg Summer Relative Humidity

Our calculation for Average Summer Relative Humidity at 9am in Twelve Mile Creek uses Bureau of Meteorology data from the nearest weather station (Williamtown Raaf), which is at an elevation of 8 metres above sea level and started operating in 1942 with the latest data recorded in 2023, which we've aggregated into a historical average Relative Humidity for Twelve Mile Creek’s Winter months in the morning.

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Total Number Of Homes

9,852

Total Number Of Homes

The calculation for the number of homes in 2324 is based on the total number of dwellings recorded in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) 2021 Census. The ABS ‘Dwelling’ statistics for postcode 2324 include Separate houses, Semi-detached, row or terrace houses, townhouses, flats or apartments, and other dwelling types, which we have combined into a single number called homes.

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Retail Value of Electricity Saved

$183 yr/per home

Retail Value of Electricity Saved

This calculation illustrates a 182.5 average yearly saving worth of retail value electricity that could be achieved for each home in 2324, due to an energy-efficient 7-star split system for heating compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. This average yearly saving per home includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Twelve Mile Creek, assumptions about the homes in this location, and estimates an average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh throughout this period.

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Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

730 kWh/home

Avg Electricity Saved Per Home

This calculation highlights a 730kWh yearly average electricity saving that could be achieved for each home in 2324, due to the improved energy efficiency of a 7-star rated split system for heating when compared to a less efficient 3-star air conditioning split system. The total kilowatts saved by each home on average includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Twelve Mile Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Electricity Saved

19,704 kWh/day

Community Electricity Saved

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2324 each day if all 9852 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Twelve Mile Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$4,926 /day

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2324 each day if all 9852 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Twelve Mile Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Community Retail Electricity Savings

$1,797,990 /year

Community Retail Electricity Savings

This calculation highlights the combined volume of electricity that would be saved by the community of 2324 each year if all 9852 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating when compared to a 3-star efficient system, multiplied by an estimated average electricity rate of 25 cents per kWh. This valuation includes Bureau of Meteorology climate, humidity and temperature data for Twelve Mile Creek, plus assumptions about the homes in this location.

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Yearly CO2 Reduction

5,250 tonnes

Yearly CO2 Reduction

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2324 each year if all 9852 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, which is used to highlight the amount of carbon pollution that is instead saved by postcode 2324 by switching to a more energy-efficient split system for heating.

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Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

73,502 trees/yr

Carbon Sequestration Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2324 each year if all 9852 homes used a 7-star efficient split system for heating when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, then converted to the equivalent number of mature trees capturing and sequestering carbon dioxide pollution equal to the amount of CO2 saved (14 trees per tonne of CO2). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system performance because of improved energy efficiency.

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Car Emissions Equivalent

43,752,732 km/yr

Car Emissions Equivalent

This calculation is based on yearly ‘Community Retail Electricity Savings’ that would be created by the community of 2324 each year if all 9852 homes used a 7-star efficient split system or heating when compared to a 3-star efficient system. This electricity saving is then multiplied by the amount of CO2 generated per tonne of coal-fired power in NSW, then converted to the equivalent number of kilometres driven worth of car emissions driven by an average car equal to the amount of CO2 saved (120g of CO2 per km driven). So this number gives us a different way of understanding the environmental benefits of higher energy star split system performance because of improved energy efficiency.

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Demographics

Based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census, postcode 2324, which includes Twelve Mile Creek, has a total 9852 homes. This community features a diverse array of housing types: 8427 are houses, each with an average of 2 residents per dwelling. With the community's varied income levels, where the median weekly household income is 1254 and with 57% homes mortgaged or rented, investing in energy-efficient heating options is even more essential to help reduce running costs and increase long-term financial savings for homeowners or renters.

When considering the demographics of Twelve Mile Creek and 2324 more broadly, we discover there are 2199 families with children. At the same time, 26.2% of the 25443 population are over 65 years old, while 9905 people also live with long-term health conditions. So eco-friendly and smart heating systems with advanced thermostats are particularly appealing for those more susceptible to the cold, like families with young children, older adults, and residents living with health conditions.

* Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Data
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About Twelve Mile Creek

Twelve Mile Creek, located in NSW 2324, experiences a mild winter climate with average minimum temperatures ranging from 8 to 16 degrees Celsius. The coolest months are June and July, with average minimum temperatures dropping to around 8 degrees Celsius. With these temperatures, heating is essential for the comfort of residents during the winter months.

One popular heating option for homes in Twelve Mile Creek is split system heating. Split systems provide efficient heating and cooling, making them suitable for year-round use. They consist of an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, connected by refrigerant pipes. These systems are highly versatile and can be installed in various room sizes, providing targeted heating to specific areas of the home.

Considering the potential for solar power in Twelve Mile Creek, residents can take advantage of the abundant sunlight and reduce their energy consumption. Solar panels can be installed to power the split system heating units, making them more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

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